Ribosomal protein L5 pseudogene

Ribosomal protein L5 pseudogenes are processed genomic sequences that resemble the protein-coding RPL5 gene but lack the capacity to encode a functional protein due to mutations or truncations[2][4][6]. The original RPL5 gene encodes a component of the large (60S) ribosomal subunit, critical for ribosome assembly and protein synthesis, and is associated with specific human diseases when mutated (e.g., Diamond-Blackfan anemia)[1][3][5]. However, pseudogenes such as "ENSG00000268105" do not contribute to ribosome function or serve as molecules targeted by drugs, are not enzymes, receptors, ion channels, or signaling proteins, and thus are not considered therapeutic targets.

Other names

RPL5PRPL5P25RPL5P27

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